Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved Darren Marlar
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Award-winning podcast hosted by voice artist Darren Marlar who narrates true stories of crime, the unexplained, and paranormal.
* Ranked #2 in Podcast Magazine‘s “Best True Crime and Horror” podcasts for 2020
* Named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” in 2019 by Podcast Business Journal
* Darren Marlar’s narration of “The Tell-Tale Heart” won Bronze at HEAR NOW 2020 Podcast Palooza
* Reached #5 worldwide on the “HOT 50” chart for November 2020 by Podcast Magazine
* Finalist for”Storyteller-Drama” award for the “People’s Choice Podcast Awards” in 2019
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“A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO BLOOD PORTALS” and more! #WeirdDarkness #Darkives
IN THIS EPISODE: I’ll share a chapter from the audiobook “Murderous Minds: Volume 4” that I had the privilege of narrating. It’s chapter one which tells the true story of murderer Michael Cleary. Plus, I’ll share the fictional horror story, “A Beginner’s Guide To Blood Portals” by Michael Squid.
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Murderous Michael Cleary” by Ryan Becker and Kelley Gaines, from the audiobook “Murderous Minds, Volume 4”: https://amzn.to/2VCrjFC – you can also follow the link to hear another free sample of the audiobook.
“A Beginner’s Guide To Blood Portals” by Michael Squid at Creepypasta.com: http://bit.ly/2VEqHiv; Michael Squid’s official website: http://www.mrmichaelsquid.com
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: June, 2021
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“THE (UNSOLVED?) ST. VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE” #WeirdDarkness #Darkives
IN THIS EPISODE: After more than nine decades, the St. Valentine’s Day massacre in Chicago still intrigues lovers of unsolved true crime stories. But is it really an unsolved case? We’ll look at the true story of the “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre,” as told by the evidence and witnesses that we’ve always been told never existed.
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Unsolved St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” by Steve Shukis from Chicago True Crime (link no longer available)
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: June, 2020
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“THE FRIDGE” and “THE FORBIDDEN HOUSE” and “HUNGRY HORROR HIPPOS” #MicroTerrors#ListenerTerrors
Send in YOUR scary story by visiting http://MicroTerrors.com!
Tell your friends about Micro Terrors – and find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website!
“The Fridge” by Anthony B., age 7
“The Forbidden House” by Zainab Ali, age 14
“Hungry Horror Hippos” by Mad Alexander, age 8
Visit our website: https://MicroTerrors.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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Weird Darkness®, 2024. Weird Darkness©, 2024
“Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids”™ 2024
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“TIME ALONE WITH YOU” #ChurchOfTheUndead
“TIME ALONE WITH YOU” #ChurchOfTheUndead
Find us online at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless!
MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS…
Darren Marlar’s music: https://amzn.to/4bNj0L2
(Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.)
Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound.
"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024.
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“TO DIE IN THE OLD WEST” and More Creepy True Tales! #WeirdDarkness
IN THIS EPISODE: The Wild West, where no matter how tough and rugged you might be, you can never defeat Old Man Death. And he was creative in how he dispensed his touch. (To Die In The Old West) *** Charles Howard Schmid Jr. charmed and befriended the teenagers of Tucson, Arizona in the 1960s — all while brutally murdering three young girls. (The Pied Piper of Tuscon) *** One of the lesser-known crytpids is something called the Hidebehind, a mysterious creature that stalked 19th-century lumberjacks, preying on those who let their guard down in the forest. (The Hidebehind) *** Brianna Maitland left her dishwashing job and was never seen alive again. Despite various theories and sightings, Brianna's disappearance continues to baffle investigators and haunt her family, who still hold out hope for answers and her safe return. (The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland) *** In 1906, explorer Robert Peary claimed to have discovered a mysterious island he named Crocker Land, but was it a genuine find, a calculated deception, or something even more bizarre? (The Myth of Crocker Island) *** Lyndia Morel's quiet drive home took a chilling turn when she encountered a mysterious craft and experienced a baffling episode of missing time. Was it a case of alien abduction? (The Lyndia Morel Incident) *** In May of 1963, a bizarre creature terrorized Centreville, Illinois, prompting over 50 calls to the police from alarmed residents. Descriptions ranged from a "half man, half woman" to a "half man, half horse." (The Centerville Monster)
YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS OR CHAPTERS…
00:00.00.000 = Title Story Preview
00:01:49.380 = Show Open
00:04:29.283 = To Die In The Old West
00:18:51.277 = The Hidebehind
00:21:47.052 = The Pied Piper of Tuscon
00:26:54.843 = The Lyndia Morel Incident
00:41:26.997 = The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland
00:49:22.035 = The Myth of Crocker Island
00:57:52.272 = The Centerville Monster
00:59:50.545 = Show Close
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
BOOK: “Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth” by Carol Rose: https://amzn.to/3VpnkKk
“To Die In The Old West” source: Quinn Armstrong, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p884ck2
“The Hidebehind” source: Astonishing Legends: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4nj3h5en
“The Pied Piper of Tuscon” source: Bernadette Giocamazzo, All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4dzvmspf
“The Lyndia Morel Incident” source: Marcus Lowth, UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4v8yewbr
“The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2d6fbz5h
“The Myth of Crocker Island” source: Kaushik Patowary: Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdz38sce
“The Centerville Monster” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4h8wpeee
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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“DEATH OF THE ICE CREAM BLONDE” and More True Stories! #WeirdDarkness #Darkives
IN THIS EPISODE: She was sexy, she was flirtatious… then she was dead. Who killed actress Thelma Todd, and why does her ghost still linger in Hollywood? (Death Of The Ice Cream Blonde) *** A woman has been haunted by a dark,cloaked and hooded entity for the past eighteen years. And it’s real – because her husband has seen it too. (Followed By A Hooded Entity) *** Gary Heidnik didn't just kidnap, torture, and murder women in the basement of his house of horrors — he got one of his victims to help. (Gary Heidnik: The Inspiration for Buffalo Bill)
YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview
00:01:26.914 = Show Open
00:02:47.351 = Death Of The Ice Cream Blonde
00:31:45.347 = Followed By A Hooded Entity
00:36:24.825 = Gary Heidnik: The Inspiration For Buffalo Bill
00:47:07.588 = Show Close
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Death Of The Ice Cream Blonde” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2XkqRZA
“Followed By A Hooded Entity” by Chaos 92 at YourGhostStories.com: http://bit.ly/2UIJcme
“Gary Heidnik: The Inspiration for Buffalo Bill” by Mark Oliver for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2UIO2Qw
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(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: June, 2021
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/death-of-the-ice-cream-blonde/
Customer Reviews
About this weird darkness
What’s to say this is my favorite podcast. Great stories and lots of interesting content. Thank you for sharing your thoughts as well. The stories are very great stories.
This is an excellent podcast it’s a podcast I feel everyone should listen to. I’m tellingy friends and family about this podcast all the time. 👽☄️💥👍🏼
Great shows, so entertaining and diverse.
Dear D. I love your podcast all of it. I feel bad you have to explain yourself for the format you choose to do although I understand why you do it. Just a guess here but if your downloads are a bit less it may be just because there are way too many podcasts out there and it’s hard to get to all of them. I know it was why I haven’t listen to you for a bit, but I am back and I am not going away. I especially love your light episode endings. I agree been a Christian is hard and a responsibility because we know! That’s why they say ignorance is a blessing and we don’t have that luxury by choice…which in my personal experience it’s much better for the world. Stay strong and keep putting those episodes. I’ll be listening from Northridge, CA. 🤗
I'm Sorry Wierd and so blessed!
Great job on the story telling. Your compassion and genuine help to those who may not have anyone else, makes you one of the most genuine podcasters out there! Love the show.